Battlefield 3 leaps ahead of its time with the power of Frostbite 2, the next installment of DICE's cutting-edge game engine. This state-of-the-art technology is the foundation on which Battlefield 3 is built, delivering superior visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive destruction, dynamic audio, and incredibly lifelike character animations. As bullets whiz by, walls crumble, and explosions throw you to the ground, the battlefield feels more alive and interactive than ever before. In Battlefield 3, step into the role of an elite U.S. Marine and experience heart-pounding missions across the globe, in diverse locations including Paris, Tehran, and New York.

Take the fight to iconic and unexpected places in the USA, Middle East, and Europe including claustrophobic streets, metropolitan downtowns, and open, vehicle-friendly landscapes as you fight your way through the war of tomorrow

Feel the impact of bullets and explosions, drag your fallen comrades to safety, and mount your weapon on almost any part of the terrain

The best online vehicle warfare experience gets even better with a fitting sonic boom as fighter jets headline an impressive lineup of land, air, and sea vehicles